LAKESIDE COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
CYBERSECURITY & CONFIDENTIALITY PROTOCOL
Protecting Information, People, and Organizational Trust
WHAT IS CYBERSECURITY?
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting internet-connected systems, networks, devices, programs, and data from digital attacks, theft, or unauthorized access. It relies on a combination of people, processes, and technology to manage risk and defend critical infrastructure.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
Understand cybersecurity threats
Recognize phishing and social engineering
Apply confidentiality protocols
Protect sensitive information
Report incidents effectively
COMMON THREATS
Social Engineering
• Impersonation
• Tailgating
Phishing
• Urgent requests
• Suspicious links
Ransomware
• Malicious attachments
• File encryption attacks
CYBERSECURITY FUNDAMENTALS
Cybersecurity protects systems, networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access and damage.
Best Practices:
• Strong passwords
• Multi-factor authentication
• Regular updates
• Device locking
• Secure Wi‑Fi
CONFIDENTIALITY PROTOCOLS
Confidential Information:
• Employee records
• Client information
• Financial data
• Strategic plans
Need-to-Know Principle
Access information only as required for your role.
SECURE INFORMATION HANDLING
✅ Clean Desk Policy
✅ Secure file storage
✅ Approved communication channels
✅ Shred sensitive documents
Never:
❌ Share passwords
❌ Send data to personal email
❌ Discuss confidential matters in public
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO #1
CEO REQUESTS PAYROLL RECORDS BY EMAIL.
WHAT SHOULD YOU VERIFY?
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO #2
FOUND A USB DRIVE IN THE PARKING LOT.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO #3
COWORKER REQUESTS YOUR PASSWORD.
WHAT IS THE CORRECT RESPONSE?
INCIDENT REPORTING
1. STOP INTERACTING WITH SUSPICIOUS CONTENT
2. DISCONNECT AFFECTED DEVICES IF NEEDED
3. REPORT TO SUPERVISOR, IT, OR SECURITY TEAM
4. DOCUMENT WHAT HAPPENED
REPORT IMMEDIATELY: LOST DEVICES, PHISHING, MALWARE, UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, OR DATA BREACHES.
KEY TAKE AWAYS
SAFE Model
S – Secure passwords and devices
A – Avoid suspicious links and attachments
F – Follow confidentiality procedures
E – Escalate and report incidents promptly
Questions?
Questions & Answers
Class Assignment